A guide to empathetic leadership through an economic downturn

As a leader, you need to balance health, wellbeing, productivity and profit, and more besides. It’s a lot to manage, especially as the stresses of the last few years continue to take their toll on our workforce.

But there’s a secret ingredient to successful leadership. 

Research shows that empathy is the most necessary leadership skill needed today in a workplace. This guide breaks that down:

• What is empathy
• Why do we need it
• Why is empathy important to leadership
• Top traits of empathetic leaders
• How to cultivate a culture of empathy

… And so much more.

In addition to empathy, supporting your team through various challenges is crucial. For insights on managing during crises, read our guide to supporting your team through a natural disaster.

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